Thursday, July 02, 2009

In 1999 The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry conducted an anxiety study within the U.S. The numbers that came back where astounding. Over 40 million people in the US at some point during a one year period will suffer from anxiety or panic related disorders. Phobias are a leading cause of anxiety followed by social anxiety and generalized anxiety. It’s no wonder that diazepam has become one of the most well known drugs to be prescribed by doctors on prescription. This study is ten years old and diazepam is still the leading medication for anxiety which would indicate that more people are suffering from anxiety and panic disorders than ever before. Another statistic that is disturbing is the huge increase in medical insurance premiums and healthcare.